WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
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The "Privilege Shuttle" bus is such a tease. Get my hopes up more, why don't you!?
So according to the UDK it's not "really" rape if she's just drunk... I give up. Editor's note: We give students the opportunity to voice their opinion.
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I get off the front end of the bus because im a weanie.
It's sad we have to make coasters and nail polish to protect us from date rape drugs. How about we teach people not to date rape?
So sick of seeing all these bar advertisements between Wescoe and Summerfield.
The only predictable thing about the weather is that it's unpredictable.
or grass is meant to be walked on, then what are sidewalks for?
To the guy in the Union getting sucked into selling cutco knives; just run away man.
Always afraid girls are gonna think I'm hate-staring when I check them out. I'm not a hater I'm just a lesbian.
KJHK, I love you, but the morning jazz has got to stop.
Sunrise is the thing that make 8am classes worth it.
OhwhatabEAUTifulmorning
"Wanna know how I lose weight?
I just dont eat sometimes." ... that starvation, not dieting.
I think men will come to talk openly if some women stop being vindictive towards them for just being male. -women for betterment of humans
You gotta be one hell of a daredevil to smoke weed on Wescoe Beach.
40 minutes after being way too close to the steam whistle, I'm fairly certain my stomach hasn't recovered from the sensation.
I can't hear out of my left ear, my nose is more backed up than rush hour traffic, but at least I got my project done. #AllForYouKU
I agree sexual assault prevention should be focused primarily on potential perpetrators, but it's foolish not to embrace defenses available to potential victims. I support the use of the coasters as a deterrent and security measure.
Rape-prevention products not a solution to sexual assault
KU Institutional Opportunity and Access' coasters are not the solution to rape. The market for "anti-rape" products is astonishing. These range from articles of clothing to special straws and cups, but the most recent frenzy is a nail polish that changes color when it comes into contact with a date-rape drug. Coasters distributed by KU IOA this week provide similar detection technology, but these should not be praised as solutions to end rape.
Rapists cause rape, and
sometimes they use drugs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, alcohol is the most commonly used drug. The National Institute of Justice declares sexual assault facilitated by date-rape drugs "a rare phenomenon." citing several different studies with these rates ranging between 2 and 4 percent prevalence.
polish and coasters that detect date-rape drugs, we reward efforts that, while certainly well intentioned, do nothing to address the cause of rape — people who decide to rape.
But the heart of my concern lies not with these rates, because even one sexual assault facilitated by drugs is too many. When we praise nail
ensure the minimum punishment for sexual assault exceeds that of plagiarism and engage in campus-wide discussions about the roots of campus sexual assault. Expulsion is a lot scarier than getting a drink thrown on you.
Monday's UDK coverage of these products noted that some people hope potential assailants will be less inclined to commit sexual assault, since they know they might get caught in their attempt to drug someone. There are more effective ways to deter potential rapists on campus. The administration should
In a culture that already tells potential victims — particularly women — they shouldn't walk alone at night or dress a certain way, we shouldn't be continuing to put the responsibility of prevention on the survivor. The responsibility to prevent
rape belongs to the rapist. No victim should be asked why they were not utilizing a coaster or wearing nail polish. I am proud of my peers, of all genders and experiences, who are advocating relentlessly for better solutions, and I will not be appeased by KU handing out coasters.
Miranda Wagner is a senior from Shawnee studying economics and the student body vice president
Movie representations have changed the view on comics
In 2008, Marvel's "Iron Man" hit the big screen and the history of superheroes was changed forever. Everybody and their mother began to love superheroes. I was just 14 and when I saw the end credit scene with Nick Fury, a main character in the Avenger's series, I fan-girled hard. On the other side of the comic book universe we had DC with the reprise of the Batman series, which was an amazing box office success. It is also the only movie based on a comic book to be awarded with an Oscar (Heath Ledger won best supporting actor). Since then, Hollywood has made it cool to be interested in what used to be considered "nerdy."
I grew up loving superheroes and everything that went along with them. My older brother and I would always pretend to be Batman and Robin. I would read comics with my uncle and watch superhero movies with my dad.
As I grew older I learned more and more about each superhero — their origin, who their enemies were and even their alternate versions. If I knew as much about math or science as I do about superheroes, I would be the next Albert Einstein. I can't remember to finish a homework assignment or to do the dishes, but if you ask me what happened during "Flashpoint" or "Blackest Night," ("Flashpoint" was
a reset of the entire DC universe, and "Blackest Night" showed all your favorite heroes as zombies) I could talk for hours.
"Iron Man" brought out Marvel Studios marking the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, According to IMDB, Marvel studios, Sony, Fox and Warner Brothers have listed future dates for a plethora of superhero movies, with more than 25 movies to
With all of these movies being released, ideas that were once considered nerdy are now cool. People want to know more about these characters, and all of the knowledge I have gained about comic book heroes now comes in handy. I have had friends who have watched trailers and asked me, "Who is the Mandarin?" or "What's the deal with that purple guy?" That's my time to shine.
Hollywood makes our opinion on superheroes positive (while avoiding detracting from the thrill of comic books). But there are people who think superheroes are becoming mainstream. However, everyone should get the chance to enjoy these characters,
not just the old-school fans.
Comic books do an amazing job of combining art with literature. They take the analytical side of the brain and fuse it with the creative side, making something that is great to read and great to look at. Comic books have deep stories and character development that can be seen right on the page. Comic book series make wonderful movies because you can know exactly how they should look and have a general idea of the main storyline.
Superheroes have been a big part of my life for a long time and will continue to be. There are several Marvel and DC comics that are being, or have been, made into the big screen, such as The Avengers, The Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America, the list goes on and on.
I read comic books every day to broaden my knowledge of its vast universe. I want to be able to know everything I can about these stories so I know what to expect when the movie comes out. There are so many comics that are available that still can be made into movies. Who knows? Next summer's Blockbuster could be your favorite character, so grab a comic and start reading.
Tyler Yunk is a sophomore from Belvidere, Ill., studying journalism
CAMPUS CHIRPS BACK
Are "rape prevention" products an effective step toward stopping sexual assault?
@lanimaldmgz
@KansanOpinion I think a good "rape prevention" would be to teach men NOT to rape instead of teaching women DON'T get raped.
@danielnnz
KansanOpinion these products further the idea that the responsibility is on victims to not "get raped" vs. educating people to "not rape."
Kansas should step up in meeting emission standards
Emma LeGault, editor-in-chief elegault@kansan.com
Madison Schultz. managing editor mschultz@kansan.com
Hannah Barling digital editor hbarling@kansan.com
A recent Kansas Health Institute article quoted the Kansas Department of Health and Environment as saying the new emission reduction standards for coal-fired power plants in Kansas are too stringent and temporally inflexible. After reading the article, I was mildly annoyed and then my annoyance grew to discontent. I found myself thinking, why? Why does Kansas always do and think exactly the opposite of what is good for our state?
Last June, the Environmental Protection Agency introduced the Clean Power Plan within President Obama's Climate Action Plan. If enacted on time by all states, carbon emissions would reduce 30 percent by 2030 through the Clean Power Plan (that is 30 percent from the base year 2005). According to the EPA, coal-fired power plants are the largest contributors to carbon emissions in the United States. An estimated $100 billion was spent nationwide in 2012 on weather and climate events, according to the EPA. This plan is set to provide billions of dollars in health and climate benefits to the U.S., not only cutting future costs to combat climate change, but also surge money into the alternative energy business an important development for Kansas.
Kansas has an opportunity to turn federal government mandates into economic growth. However, the KDHE, a respected government entity, is publicly criticizing a regulation that sets the stage for alternative energy dollars to flood our state. Let me break this down.
Kansas is one of the leading producers of wind energy in the nation. According to the American Wind Energy Association, Kansas ranks third for total percentage of power coming from wind energy. This is largely due to the fact that Kansas is one of 30 states with requirements
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for alternative energy generation and we have superior terrain for wind business.In actuality, we have only tapped a fragment of our wind production potential. The AWEA calculates that we have enough wind energy potential to meet 90 times our current electricity needs.
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Let's couple all of that information with the fact that we are a red state, meaning any federal regulation that impedes business is seen as a detriment to the free market, and possibly a communist plot. The EPAs new Clean Power Plan was met with hostility across Kansas. We would rather continue to rely on dirty energy that will cost us our bank accounts, health and environment, than come out on the side of a federal mandate — a mandate that indirectly benefits a growing industry and economic driver in our state: wind energy.
So, when KDHE publicly claims that new EPA regulations are "tight," "aggressive" and they need more time to comply, we should all be up in arms. Instead of requesting more time to figure out how to reduce coal-fired power plant emissions, KDHE and energy businesses across Kansas should start pioneering efforts in emission deflation and pushing for even more wind energy. Stop sitting on your hands, and step up your game, Kansas.
Gabrielle Murnan is a junior from Pittsburg studying environmental studies
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